Sweet Ann
Firefall Lyrics


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Sweet Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
I just can't explain what I can't forget
Ever since the day that I met you
Something is different somehow

Oh, sweet Ann where are you now
I need you now
Something about you haunts me
Like an endless song
Whispering to me softly
In the lonely light of dawn
My head is in confusion
My heart is on my sleeve

Whoa sweet Ann, too sweet to leave
Too sweet to leave

Sweet Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
Something about your laughter
Seemed to fill the air
Echoing like an answer
To my lonely, lonely, lonely prayer
There's no one else I could think of
Nobody else I'd choose

Whoa, sweet Ann, too sweet to lose
Too sweet to lose

Are you alone tonight
Sittin' at home tonight
In some far city

You could be here with me
We'd be making history
You're so pretty
Oh, what a pity

Whoa, Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
I just can't explain what it is that I can't forget
But ever since the day that I met you
Something is different somehow

Whoa, sweet Ann come to me now
I need you now

Ooh, Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
Ooh, sweet Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette




Sweet Ann Jeanette
Sweet Ann Jeanette

Overall Meaning

The song 'Sweet Ann' by Firefall is a love song expressing the singer's feelings for a woman named Ann Jeanette. The singer is deeply in love with her and cannot stop thinking about her. He confesses that something is different about him ever since he met her, and he cannot explain the feeling. Ann seems to be the one person who haunts him, and he cannot get her out of his mind. He describes her laughter as something that fills the air with an echoing answer to his lonely prayers. The song progresses with the singer expressing his regrets about not being with her and asking her to be with him because they can make history together.


The lyrics are very poetic and have a melancholic tone. The theme of the song is the feeling of longing for love and the regret of lost opportunities. The singer seems to be reminiscing about a past relationship that did not work out, and he is expressing his desire to reconnect with her. The song has a very smooth melody, and the gentle guitar and mellow harmonies complement the lyrics, adding to the song's overall mood.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
The persona is addressing a lady named Ann in a sweet and caring manner.


I just can't explain what I can't forget
The persona is finding it hard to express and comprehend why he remembers Ann so much.


Ever since the day that I met you
The persona has been experiencing something different since he met Ann.


Something is different somehow
The persona is experiencing a change that he cannot fully comprehend or explain.


Oh, sweet Ann where are you now
The persona is seeking the whereabouts of Ann, possibly implying that they are separated.


I need you now
The persona is expressing a longing for Ann's presence and companionship.


Something about you haunts me
Ann has left an indelible mark on the persona's life, and he cannot shake it off.


Like an endless song
Ann's memory lingers on in the persona's thoughts like a song that never ends.


Whispering to me softly
The persona imagines Ann's voice speaking to him gently - a memory that he can't let go of.


In the lonely light of dawn
The persona associates his lonely moments with memories of Ann, which persist even in the light of day.


My head is in confusion
The persona's mind is preoccupied with thoughts of Ann, and he is struggling to make sense of it all.


My heart is on my sleeve
The persona is feeling vulnerable and exposed due to his emotions that he cannot control.


Whoa sweet Ann, too sweet to leave
The persona acknowledges that Ann is irreplaceable and indispensable to him.


Sweet Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
The persona reiterates his address to Ann, in a soft and caring tone.


Something about your laughter
The persona is reminiscing about Ann's laughter, which he finds captivating and infectious.


Seemed to fill the air
Ann's laughter resonated and spread around the persona, creating a memorable ambiance.


Echoing like an answer
Ann's laughter sounded like a response to the persona's prayers and wishes, giving him hope.


To my lonely, lonely, lonely prayer
The persona has been lonely and is seeking companionship and comfort, which he found briefly in Ann.


There's no one else I could think of
The persona feels that Ann is the only person who can fill his specific emotional needs and desires.


Nobody else I'd choose
The persona is expressing his loyalty and commitment to Ann, despite the challenges they may face.


Are you alone tonight
The persona is curious about Ann's current situation and wants to know if she is alone as he is.


Sittin' at home tonight
The persona imagines Ann staying indoors, probably feeling lonely and bored, as he is.


In some far city
The persona acknowledges that Ann may be far away and out of reach, adding to his feelings of longing and sadness.


You could be here with me
The persona wishes that Ann were with him at that moment, imagining how different and fulfilling the situation could be.


We'd be making history
The persona envisions a future with Ann, possibly hinting at his long-term commitment and ambitions for their relationship.


You're so pretty
The persona is reminded of Ann's physical beauty, adding to her allure and charm.


Oh, what a pity
The persona laments the current situation, which is depriving him of Ann's company and affection.


Whoa, Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
The persona reminds Ann of his caring address to her, adding emphasis and softness to his appeal.


But ever since the day that I met you
The persona reiterates the theme of his changed life due to Ann's influence, which he cannot explain fully.


Something is different somehow
The persona concludes the song by emphasizing his feelings of uncertainty and unexplainable change.


Whoa, sweet Ann come to me now
The persona makes a final plea to Ann to come to him, expressing his longing and neediness again.


Ooh, Ann, sweet Ann Jeanette
The persona repeats Ann's name and adds a soft exclamation to it, emphasizing her sweetness and charm.


Sweet Ann Jeanette
The persona concludes the song with Ann's full name, adding formality and respect to his final thought.




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Angela K.


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Water edged with foam
Clingin' to the things I used to know
Swallowed by an ocean
Sinking like a stone
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